Seq # 265480020

Prolita solutella (Zeller, 1839) Species

Last modified: Feb. 27, 2024, 10:10 a.m.


A very rare and local species in Belgium, hitherto only observations in the southern part of the country.


Details

Classification
Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Prolita > Species: Prolita solutella
Vernacular names
Zesvlekpalpmot (NL), Buff Groundling (EN), Grauer Ginsterheiden-Palpenfalter (DE)
First mention in Belgium
De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 133.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 14–19 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Bionomics

The larva lives in sand-covered, silken galleries along the shoots on the host plant. The adults are active during the day and at dusk and fly over heaths. Adults come occasionally to light.

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Flight periods

The adults can be seen from early May towards early July with most observations during June.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Genista tinctoria and Genista pilosa

The larva feeds on Genista pilosa, also on other Genista species.

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Habitat

It occurs in suitable localities where the food plant occurs like dry pastures and dry heathland.

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